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Trial will look at new Parkinson’s treatment for frequent falls
Imperial researchers have been awarded funding to trial a new treatment for frequent falls in patients with advanced Parkinson’s.
Trial will look at new Parkinson’s treatment for frequent falls
Imperial researchers have been awarded funding to trial a new treatment for frequent falls in patients with advanced Parkinson’s.
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Healthcare staff awarded fellowships to research better patient care
Five healthcare professionals have been awarded prestigious research fellowships for projects which could improve the delivery of patient care.
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Podcast: An unsung hero, digital mental health, and acting on patient feedback
In this edition: We explore Sir Ernst Chain’s role in penicillin, apps tackling mental health, and an algorithm making sense of patient feedback.
ICR joins Imperial’s Academic Health Science Centre partnership
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has joined the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
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Clinicians discuss how leadership programme has prepared them for hospital board
Twenty-three NHS clinicians have completed a unique programme to prepare them for hospital board roles.
Researcher discusses the mystery of why we sleep
Poor sleep can badly affect health but we still do not understand the purpose of sleep, said an Imperial researcher at a recent talk.
Researcher calls for more action to tackle sleep disorders
Finding new ways to treat breathing problems during sleep should be a priority for the NHS, says an Imperial expert.
New hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients
An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.
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Imperial programme turning health staff into researchers celebrates 10 years
A programme to support and encourage more clinical staff to undertake research is entering its tenth year with twelve new fellows.
Health staff who stepped into research celebrate 10 years of pioneering scheme
Imperial marked the 10th anniversary of an innovative programme to encourage hospital staff to get involved in research at a special event last week.